Natural History Museum and the Zoological Garden, Split
The Marjan Zoo, located in Split, Croatia, was once a combined institution comprising the Natural History Museum and the Zoological Garden. However, in 2014, due to mounting protests by ecological organizations, the zoo was closed, and the facility has since been operating solely as a museum.
In June 2015, following the closure of the museum and zoo in 2014, an artistic collective initiated by Hrvoje Cokarich, an artist from Split, took it upon themselves to assist the remaining animals. Since 2016, these artists have continuously devised innovative solutions to prevent the extinction of these creatures. Children have the opportunity to delight in the presence of various domestic animals, including donkeys, rabbits, turtles, chickens, turkeys, horses, cows, sheep, and goats. The zoo delivers an enriching and hands-on experience, promoting a deeper comprehension of wildlife preservation and biodiversity. Through opportunities to observe, learn about, and actively participate in feeding sessions, the zoo presents an unforgettable engagement with the animal kingdom.
The Natural History Museum's extensive collections have continued to flourish, encompassing various fields of natural history, including mineralogy, geology, paleontology, botany, and zoology. This museum houses hundreds of thousands of exhibits.
Visitors to the Natural History Museum can explore the numerous facets of the natural world through its collections. One of the highlights is a remarkable collection of shells, totaling nearly 7,000 specimens, which is sure to captivate those with an interest in marine biology.
The museum's second permanent exhibition is dedicated to the forest fauna of the Croatian Adriatic coast. This exhibit is designed in the form of a series of dioramas, featuring taxidermied animals, including mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and birds from the museum's collection. This immersive display provides a comprehensive view of the wildlife found along the Adriatic coast of Croatia.
In June 2015, following the closure of the museum and zoo in 2014, an artistic collective initiated by Hrvoje Cokarich, an artist from Split, took it upon themselves to assist the remaining animals. Since 2016, these artists have continuously devised innovative solutions to prevent the extinction of these creatures. Children have the opportunity to delight in the presence of various domestic animals, including donkeys, rabbits, turtles, chickens, turkeys, horses, cows, sheep, and goats. The zoo delivers an enriching and hands-on experience, promoting a deeper comprehension of wildlife preservation and biodiversity. Through opportunities to observe, learn about, and actively participate in feeding sessions, the zoo presents an unforgettable engagement with the animal kingdom.
The Natural History Museum's extensive collections have continued to flourish, encompassing various fields of natural history, including mineralogy, geology, paleontology, botany, and zoology. This museum houses hundreds of thousands of exhibits.
Visitors to the Natural History Museum can explore the numerous facets of the natural world through its collections. One of the highlights is a remarkable collection of shells, totaling nearly 7,000 specimens, which is sure to captivate those with an interest in marine biology.
The museum's second permanent exhibition is dedicated to the forest fauna of the Croatian Adriatic coast. This exhibit is designed in the form of a series of dioramas, featuring taxidermied animals, including mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and birds from the museum's collection. This immersive display provides a comprehensive view of the wildlife found along the Adriatic coast of Croatia.
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Sight Name: Natural History Museum and the Zoological Garden
Sight Location: Split, Croatia (See walking tours in Split)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Split, Croatia (See walking tours in Split)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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